My order arrived yesterday and I have to tell you that it was packaged extraordinarily well and even with the high...... show more

My order arrived yesterday and I have to tell you that it was packaged extraordinarily well and even with the high temperatures and humidity we have had in the past few days, the flowers were in gorgeous shape and looked beautiful. The FedEx guy even laid the boxes down on their sides on my front porch and none of them were damaged at all. They looked so wonderful--strong sturdy plants and some with blooms and buds on them--part of my order was for my best friend and I was so pleased to give her such good-looking plants...just wanted you to know that both my friend and I are only going to order from your company from now on. Thank you again so much. Roberta N. Huntington, WV

Delosperma Hot Cakes® 'Tangerine Tango' Description

Every garden could use a little orange - it goes beautifully with blues, greens, yellow, and everything in between. May we suggest Hot Cakes Tangerine Tango hardy ice plant (Delosperma sp.) as the orange flower for your garden? All you need is a sunny, fast-draining spot and this improved ice plant for a summer full of blooms. Try this luscious color on its own or mix and match it with the other fabulous colors in the Hot Cakes series. These outstanding drought resistant, deer resistant plants were developed by renown succulent breeder Chris Hansen.

How to grow:

Plant in full sun - at least six hours a day

Well drained soil is a must; dry, sandy, or gravelly soils are no problem at all!

Avoid cold, wet conditions and heavy soil

Once established, will rarely need watering

Not bothered by insects, pests, or diseases

Zero maintenance needed - they don't even need to be cut back

Designing with ice plants

Ice plants get their name from the tiny, glistening, crystal-like glands that cover their succulent leaves. Between this charming feature and their tropical-colored blooms, you'll want to plant them where you can enjoy them. They work nicely in rock gardens, along pathways, bordering walkways or driveways, or in any sunny spot that rarely gets water. Also try mixing them with other hardy succulents in a container.

PLANTING GUIDE

Soil: Plant only in dry, fast-draining soils in full sun. Light: Full sun Water: Water sparingly during the growing season. Plants have good tolerance for heat and drought. Spacing: 1 - 2 feet Fertilizing: None needed br />Winterizing: Winter survival depends on plants being kept dry during cold weather. They should be sited in dry sheltered locations. Maintenance & pruning: No pruning required. Pinch or prune out any wayward growth as desired.